Passion
20 Second Advisor: An Overlooked Topic
When it comes to financial planning, I find that a topic that’s often overlooked is generosity. People who have a plan to share some of their hard earned money with others are more fulfilled and satisfied. I believe we all have an inherent desire to help others. We can express this by sharing our time…
Read More20 Second Advisor: 5 ways to keep your brain sharp
Super agers are seniors who have cognitive abilities comparable to people decades younger. And a growing body of research suggests that we can all boost our odds of joining their ranks by tweaking our daily habits and rethinking our views on aging. Here are a few of them: Exercise regularly- critical to brain health; helps…
Read MoreSailing around the world: Step 1 – Plan
People that know me well know that I love to sail. I love to sail on big boats and small boats. I love to sail on lakes and in the ocean. I am fascinated by sailing and love to go! I have a life goal of sailing around the world. BUT a circumnavigation takes time,…
Read MoreI am saving for a trip to Mars
Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, estimates it would cost around $200,000 to travel to Mars. The privatization of space travel means that this could become a reality. On March 30, his space exploration company, SpaceX made a breakthrough when it successfully launched and landed the first ever reusable orbital rocket, the Falcon 9. Refurbishing and re-launching…
Read MoreHardship Is Beneficial?
We learn like crazy when things get hard. We grow when we overcome obstacles. We get stronger when we push our bodies outside of their comfort zone. Bottom line, struggle and hardship make us stronger! I don’t think many people would disagree with this principle. Yet, in our comfort addicted world, we avoid pain and…
Read More12 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs
These lists pop up all the time. I love them. I think it’s because I want a silver bullet that leads to drastic change and progress. The truth is, we must do the “small” things for a long time to see results. Even then, it can be hard to identify which small things contributed to…
Read MoreWomen & The Boston Marathon
Men and Women operating under “conviction” are a powerful force! Often times, this is when barriers are busted and limits are pushed. This is clearly seen when you consider women’s involvement in the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon was run this past Monday. It is arguably the most iconic marathon in the world. It seems…
Read MoreOne Of Our Own Inspires Us
We have been sharing inspiring and sometimes funny stories on Fridays. At Verisail, we want to think bigger than our business. We want to live inspired lives, driven by passion. One of our own, Thad Gilliam, is doing just that. He is partnering with 2 of his friends to put on their first running…
Read MoreVerisail’s Secret Revealed. Step 2- Spend less than you earn
“The art of living easily as to money is to pitch your scale of living one degree below your means.” –Sir Henry Taylor We all want our lives to be great. We have goals, dreams, and ideas for how our future should look. Last week, we outlined the first step…Dream. After you’ve outlined…
Read MoreAthlete With Disabilities Crushes The Odds
Kyle Pease inspires me! He has become a great friend and constant source of encouragement. Kyle has cerebral palsy, but he’s determined not to let that hold him back. Check out these accomplishments… 2013 Ironman Wisconsin 2014 Ironman Florida 2015 & 2016 NYC Marathon (Crazy story from the 2015 race; link below) He has also completed a…
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